What we are looking for

NRC is looking for a Country Director to join the Myanmar mission. The role holder will be responsible for providing both strategic direction and operational leadership for the country operation.

If you are an experienced and seasoned leader with a track record of developing and integrating distinctive strategies; with strong coordination, networking, and stakeholder management skills; the ability to inspire and influence others; and successful experience building and leading collaborative, engaging, and effective teams, then this is the role for you!

What you will do

• Country strategy development and execution.

• National representation and coordination.

• Country-level advocacy.

• Resource allocation and mobilisation.

• Ensure structures and systems facilitate efficient support to operations.

• Cost efficiency and quality, including implementation of control mechanisms.

• Staff learning, training, and development.

• Safety and security of staff.

• Policies, guidance, and procedures compliance and adherence.

What you will bring

• Senior Management / Country Director experience.

• Humanitarian/recovery/emergency response context experience.

• Advocacy exposure.

• Emergency setting understanding.

• Strong representation skills.

• Complex and volatile context exposure.

• English fluency, both written and verbal.

What makes this position attractive?

• NRC has delivered humanitarian assistance and protection to vulnerable affected populations in Myanmar since 2008, following Cyclone Nargis. Over that time, NRC has evolved into a complex and mature mission with an excellent reputation for technical skill and delivery of programmes.

• NRC has established sector teams in Education; Information, Counselling, and Legal Assistance; Protection (including site management); Shelter and Settlements; and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene.

• NRC provides services and assistance to vulnerable populations affected by conflict and displacement over three geographical areas (North-West, North-East, and South-East Myanmar) and the Country Office in Yangon, across 10 offices. The portfolio of projects is currently larger than 15.

• NRC Myanmar works in collaboration with a diverse portfolio of partner organisations. Over the past years NRC Myanmar has been at the forefront of partnerships integrated programming; and promoting and developing staff capacity, as well as hard-to-reach areas and stand-alone protection from violence.

• This is an opportunity to join one of the most respected humanitarian actors in Myanmar that has a strong reputation with donors, embassies, clusters, and peer agencies, and the chance to work with a diverse portfolio of donors and partners.

• Meaningful work, with a high-quality integrated programme that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities.

• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.

What we offer

• Yangon, Myanmar duty station, subject to receiving appropriate documentation. Currently, international visas and work permits are subject to considerable delays. The successful candidate will be expected to work from NRC’s Bangkok, Thailand Office remotely for extended periods of time.

• 24-month contract duration.

• Frequent travel.

• Grade 12 in NRC’s Salary Scale, with accompanying terms and conditions. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

• NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.

• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

  The full Job Description can be found on our website.

How to apply

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